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I've Read That!

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A writer and a K-8 media specialist walk into a podcast--and discuss the classics of the classroom canon. A virtual book club, pedagogy workshop, jokes maybe??

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Episodes

Quick update!

October 02, 2020 18:15 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

To our tens of dedicated listeners: sorry we're late with the next episode! But I won't tell if you don't...

Episode 11: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

August 09, 2020 21:57 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

In Episode 11, we discuss a pretty good book AND a pretty...mediocre movie adaptation. Sometimes things with more teen romance...are worse??

Episode 10: Matilda by Roald Dahl

July 09, 2020 20:29 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss a SURPRISINGLY MEAN book about the bond between a little girl so smart her brain can move cigars and a teacher so sweet her name is literally Miss Honey.

Episode 9: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen

June 09, 2020 15:20 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

In this episode, we look back on the subject of baby Michelle's very first book report: Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelson! Does it hold up for a more culturally-aware 25-year-old? Well...hm.

Episode 8: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

April 21, 2020 17:51 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

In this episode, we talk to a special guest from the Wigging Out podcast, discuss Twilight AGAIN, and also talk about the strange similarities between the Roaring 20s and our present days.

Episode 7: Lord of the Flies by William Golding

March 16, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

In this episode, Michelle shares some dubiously fun facts, Twilight is discussed, and we finally dig into the wide, weird world of literary criticism.

Episode 6: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

January 26, 2020 02:03 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

In this episode, we talk about Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, and the strange, decontextualized lessons on the Holocaust we experienced as kids.

Episode 5: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

December 27, 2019 19:17 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

In this episode, we discuss a book about class conflict, gang warfare, and the intimate relationships between men. The eternal question is raised: Do kids still goth?

Episode 4: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin

October 27, 2019 00:40 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss our favorite peach recipes, and also an excellent book.

Episode 3: Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt

September 18, 2019 14:46 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

In this climactic episode, we finally discuss the cornerstone of our friendship: our shared disdain for milk. Also, we talk about a very good book. (Sorry it sounds so bad!)

Episode 2: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

August 01, 2019 19:11 - 1 hour - 63 MB

In our second episode, we discuss Michelle’s conspiracy theory about Ben Weatherstaff and the importance of going outside.

Episode 1: Holes by Louis Sachar

July 08, 2019 17:35 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

The inaugural episode in which we babble, dig up the past, and get way off-topic regarding Louis Sachar's Newberry Award-Winning Holes.

Books

Number the Stars
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The Secret Garden
1 Episode